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April 23, 2007 |

Chart: Diversity Scorecard 2007

31 minute read
September 30, 2013 |

Pros and Cons of Rule 91a Motions

Defendants have a new weapon for seeking a quick dismissal based on the pleadings. Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a, which provides for dismissal of baseless causes of action, was effective on March 31. However, before using the rule, defense counsel first should consider its risks and benefits in relation to other means of securing a dismissal.
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March 10, 2010 |

Despite High Court Skepticism, Advocates Defend Privileges Clause Push

A broad spectrum of scholars and advocacy groups agreed that McDonald v. City of Chicago presented the best -- and possibly the last -- chance to revive the argument that the 14th Amendment's "privileges or immunities" clause was the soundest way to apply individual rights like the Second Amendment right to bear arms to states and localities. And after the entire movement seemed to crash and burn in the space of a dramatic few minutes at the Supreme Court, there has been remarkably little regret or recrimination.
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The Global Lawyer: Annulment of $128 Million Sempra Award Against Argentina Shows Flaws in ICSID Non-Appeal Appeals
Publication Date: 2010-07-13
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Back in 2007, an ICSID annulment committee raised eyebrows when it found errors in an award against Argentina for CMS Gas, but didn't annul it. Some speculated that the all-star panel might be trying to spark debate about the ICSID appeals process. The latest ruling in the Argentine mess--a June 29 annulment of Sempra's 2007 award--will certainly throw gas on those flames.

September 01, 2011 |

Solidly Pro-Choice

BlackBerry or iPhone? What about Android? Associates want it all, and at some firms, they're getting it.
5 minute read
January 15, 2013 |

War of the words: pleaded vs. pled

As lawyers, we get to debate some of the most pressing questions of our time: The limits of Congress's commerce power. The reach of the Due Process Clause. "Pleaded" versus "pled."
4 minute read
July 23, 2012 |

Winners All Around: Pro Bono Hours Rise Despite Fewer Lawyers at Large Firms in Texas

Despite having fewer average full-time equivalent lawyers in 2011 compared to 2010, the 18 firms sharing pro bono information for their Texas lawyers donated more hours than the previous year. Sylvia Mayer is chairwoman of the pro bono committee at Weil, Gotshal's Houston office.
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March 25, 2013 |

New Partners - 2013

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